The Pogues - Dirty old town, live 2012

[@JoaoGMiranda]

Shane MacGowan just died today... I love this song and this performance in particular, it is raw and authentic. That sentence in the beggining "This is called dirty old town" chills me everytime. Rest in peace poet of the people - you'll be missed!

[@ruisilva9306]

Yeah, mate, it's a sad day.

[@Tassie85]

This performance showed the mutual love and understanding he and fans shared. A very special thing. Ah, Shane.

[@marycostine5748]

Yes mate very sad day for us here in Ireland he was a true legend 😢💔💚🤍🧡🙏🙏

[@henrycarroll1658]

It’s a sad, sad day. Sent my dad this video who raised me on the pouges. He texted back “I lost a family member today”. The pouges have a deep root in my family. Thankful for shane’s life ❤️

[@rikardpersson529]

😢❤

[@brianosborne4996]

RIP Shane, see yo on the other side.

[@philipgage1072]

I returned from my first trip in the Merchant Navy as a Marine Engineer Officer Cadet and paid off in my home port of Hebburn. After 4 months away at sea I hoped that the girl I loved wouldn't have fallen out of love with me while I was away. I had sent a telegram telling her what time the ship would dock. I walked towards the white Lead pub and the foul smell of the Lennox chemical factory. I saw a familiar figure walking towards me. I dropped my suitcases and ran to meet her. That kiss was something I'll never forget. Christine passed away last year, 2 months after our 40th wedding anniversary. I love her so much and will only stop when my mind and body follow hers.

[@duncansneddon7605]

Hagler v Hearns

[@alanarmstrong4107]

All

[@timparvin9368]

@@duncansneddon7605 ❤

[@jpfizzle6337]

Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing your story

[@CARLIN4737]

magic

[@themancunian777]

R.I.P. Shane - Classic Pogues song - Dirty Old Town 😊👍

[@tommygunn3676]

Legend never will be forgotten, this song will be heard for hundreds of years to come. RIP SHANE 😪

[@kernowarty]

You know he didn't write this right?

[@Josh_Green44]

@@kernowarty who wrote it?

[@TheBlueCream]

lol

[@CharlesStettler-kp4ot]

OUI....c'est le CRI DU COEUR POUR SA TERRE ET SA PATRIE....❤❤❤

[@kevanwillis4571]

​@Josh_Green44 Ewan Mcgregor, Kirsty's dad. About his home town of Salford in Northern England. Hence the dedication to the people of Salford.

[@kpt.ceckowitz400]

R.I.P to the legend.. he will be missed by us all.. he was a light in a gloomy life :(

[@amiekunilusie4239]

Thank you for music Shane.

[@DickCarlsson]

No cellphones, just singing and dancing, a real crowd!!!!!!!! R.I.P Shane!!!!

[@derbucklige8611]

yes

[@moreforestthanaflorist7762]

Call him a alcoholic call him wasted talent I call him a incredible human being with a talent RIP IN PARADISE ❤

[@Fraggle24]

And Can’t carry a note (though if he were ever caught sober he probably sang like a bird . Lol ) , but he is a freakin legend. Not many can pull that off.

[@richardalexander261]

The drinking was only one part of his genius

[@ronancoffey6729]

No was drugs too ​@@richardalexander261

[@michaelmax5161]

He had his time and used it well! I'll never forget! Fairwell Shane! ❤😢

[@mancmikectid.]

​@richardalexander261 Shaw said that alcohol is the anaesthesia that gets u through the operation of life. He obviously agreed and to a lesser extent, so do I.

[@kierangould4841]

Best song of all time!! RIP Shane ❤️

[@dondamon4669]

It's not his song,rod Stewart sang it before the pogues

[@laurencekavanagh9074]

You were one of our own we love you Shane ❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪😊

[@michajankowski1790]

Shane, byłeś jedyny i niepowtarzalny. Poeta, chuligan, Irlandczyk… Mistrz.

[@katrincarstens5125]

So wahr. Du sprichst mir aus der Seele. ❤

[@Kawazed]

​@@katrincarstens5125mmpm P0000000001qq😊😊

[@ShanePinfield-dt5yz]

The world lost a true poet rip Shane

[@yamqui2709]

This song is human kind heritage. It is directly linked to our souls. Thanks for that masterpiece Shane. Your one of a kind.

[@ndhan72]

The word is you're NOT your.

[@jayburton1743]

​@@ndhan72🧌

[@stox-sj2pe]

Shane wrote some beautiful songs, but not this one. This was written by James Miller of Salford. Born to Scottish parents and better known as Ewan MacColl. The song is about Salford and one of the group actually dedicates this song at the beginning, saying "this is for anybody here from Salford"....(0.15).

[@benmcgaw7245]

This has been on repeat all day in memory for this absolute legend!💙

[@liverpoolsonline3495]

Rest in peace Shane McGowan, musical genius ❤️

[@leifnordqvist2527]

The Pogues lives forever!

[@K.Straughan]

Had an Irish friend who I used to work with many moons ago in the mid eighties, he said you've got to come and see this band at Nottingham Rock City The Pogues. It's still a great memory, the love and friendship in the crowd was amazing great gig. Farewell Shane Legend.

[@peter2023]

I was taught guitar lessons by a Irishman in Canada 🇨🇦 he taught me , the irish folk songs ...as a Canadian limey , I love it

[@tetsuo0101]

RIP Mr.McGowan! May you flow with rivers of whiskey to heaven. We lost a poet🥃

[@MS-gj7ni]

that was awesome

[@andreasschulze6979]

It's a memory I'll never forget, a Pogues concert in Germany. Shane was stoned out of his mind, he stumbled on stage, lit a cigarette, drank a whiskey. Then he had to hold on to the microphone stand. The music started to play.Shane celebrated all his musical skills. The moment is deeply etched in my mind. An incredible performance. That was over 30 years ago. I love and adore the Pogues.

[@ptiger7177]

Amazing memories ❤️

[@peterninnim2561]

Is right 1 of the memories you WANT TO HAVE AND KEEP

[@WendyHammarstrom]

Shane looks like a cross between Phil Ochs and Liam Neeson!

[@Pammcca]

Glad you got nice memories ❤

[@MacCallumKipper]

Great story man 😎

[@AlejandroLeonVilla]

Rest in peace, dear Shane. Sláinte!!!!!!

[@wernerkrenn8618]

RIP Shane, thank you for all your fantastic music you gave us, you'll always be remembered❤

[@skaazy]

I'm portuguese and I thank you for this amazing hymn. Kind of a therapy for a fucked up week. RIP Shane.

[@marylynch951]

Lovely comment

[@martarival626]

Boas e que viva la música

[@martarival626]

Feliz Navidad

[@CatherineEadon-fh2gt]

Shane McGowan was brilliant There will never be anyone like him ever 🇨🇮 RIP Shane You were a One off 💚Xx

[@darrenberry2037]

How dare you leave us!!

[@Delorto407]

Unvergesslich! Musik für die Ewigkeit! Ruhe in Frieden!!

[@jmichael3584]

Mad to think this was only 10 years ago and Shane is completely on point! What a difference a few years makes. The whole band is so underrated, after all they went through the music is absolutely out of this world. Pure fucking talent 🇬🇧 🇮🇪

[@technomickdocumentalist2495]

You know what mate, well said, I'm only 38, and have known this song and the band all my life, dad and his girlfriend always have the pogues playing at their legendary house parties. So now even though me and dad haven't spoken in years, due to him being a money grabbing bastard, now I listen to them on my own, and enjoy their talent, and the waterboys, and levellers, the rolling stones, led zep, and pink floyd, atleast for my age I enjoy real music , so I'm happy for him to of imparted that to me, even though in the long run he was a let down.

[@johngreen7085]

with love and a happy christmas from Salford

[@r8065-g2h]

Totally agreed! What’s Shane been up to since they split again? Anybody have video links. He’s got his gruff here, but it sounds better than ever.

[@jmichael3584]

@@johngreen7085 all United aren't we?

[@patkearney9320]

@@technomickdocumentalist2495 Well your no Fxxk up! And you great taste in music regards from Ireland Eire32

[@beaujoire]

The Pogues , Shane , ma jeunesse qui s’éteint petit à petit 🥺🇮🇪🇫🇷🙏

[@MichaelG061282]

It seems like everything Shane sang was raw and authentic. I had forgotten just how much I love The Pogues. Thank you Shane for 30 years of helping me get thru life.

[@ozarkrefugee]

Whenever the Irish sing it's always raw and authentic, just as God intended.

[@CelticFan]

Shane Macgowan is still alive at 17th November 2022. At this point nothing can beat this man

[@stevosd60]

Fantastic song, fantastic song writer, best car music you can get. RIP Shane. You were one of the best. 👍👍👍

[@glasshalffull8471]

He didn't write this song but he did write Fairytale in New York, I always thought he wrote this but just found out Kirsty McCoy's father wrote it, I had no idea McGowan was born in England either, gotta love google.

[@miguelgisbertblasco3107]

Gracias por tu sensibilidad, 😢😢😢

[@steveoldfield2607]

As good as it gets brought a smile to my face watching this and tears from my eyes , absolute genuine performance and of course the audience played their part as well great interaction , thank you Shane and Band ! ❤

[@marylynch951]

Yes agree I am absolutely broken hearted May he rest in peace

[@ThePixey1000]

RIP Shane - Thank you for the music written for all of us from those dirty old towns - God Bless you are home now.☘☘☘

[@MattBennett-b7x]

Happy birthday Shane Missed

[@fernandopellegrini8598]

When the brass instruments enter... it always gives me chills

[@williameivers4076]

Brilliant version billy

[@markgasmanprothero4442]

me 2

[@erwanhuruguen2021]

Le peuple irlandais j'adore vive les Celtes 👍🏽🙂

[@marcelogiuberti2072]

Eu também sinto o mesmo

[@ironmaiden1236541]

Maybe use more lube

[@kiftsgate1]

Rest in Peace Shane, thank you for bringing light and joy into the world.

[@brunocoemelck2904]

Un jour peut-être je viendrai chez vous en Irlande , ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ en plus vous faites des bon violon

[@mickbray8372]

Oh my frikn god, this is the first time I've ever listened to the Pogues. Why oh why didn't anyone tell me how great this band is. I'm 51 yrs old now and I've just listened to this track 4 times in a row

[@deanbensobenson7950]

I am English and the pouges are fking awesome

[@mancdown]

all things come to those who wait :)

[@alanarmstrong4107]

I'm 63 same I've been in a bubble

[@dansdailyvideos7]

Where you been?

[@dansdailyvideos7]

But at least you know now ❤

[@danielsullivan5301]

RIP Shane. All you have to do is watch and here the crowd in this video. I would have loved to have been there amongst that crowd. What a performance! What a band! Thanks for all of your music that still touches us all. RIP ☘️

[@kylegiggly6397]

💯💯

[@stephenhickman304]

Me too - they were having fun.

[@marylynch951]

Absolutely May he rest in peace

[@peterninnim2561]

Totally agree with everything you say

[@JohnnyQuinn-ue9oq]

Never to be seen again a once off singer,poet,lyricist,way ahead of his Tim was Shane a tipp legend you will live on forever🙏🎤🎸

[@rogermiller2614]

Shane you will ever life in our hearts. Germany love`s you forever. Thank you for your presence, for your wonderful music.

[@thfcberba]

i love the little old boy,his smile is electric and u can see hes enjoying every minute.. what a song this is

[@raseru79]

That old boy is Phil Chevron and he's only aged 55 in this video. He was very ill and passed in October 2013.

[@michaelburnett7809]

@@raseru79 do you know were this concert was ? thanks

[@raseru79]

Recorded 2012 live at the Olympia in Paris and later released as a DVD/CD/LP @@michaelburnett7809

[@raseru79]

September 2012 at the Olympia in Paris. There's a recording of the full show available as a movie and also as an album@@michaelburnett7809

[@raseru79]

@@michaelburnett7809 filmed live in Paris and released as the album "Pogues in Paris the 30th anniversary concert at the Olympia"

[@donveterano3944]

Absolutely amazing! Thank you for that art!

[@jerryonly7796]

R.I.P Shane We all love you forever

[@Guv_luton1]

Will never forget your brixton performance . What an amazing gig. RIP Shane Irish hero and poet 🇮🇪

[@marycostine5748]

He sure was a true legend our loss is now heavens gain im sure Shane will keep on playing his music for everyone above 🥺💔❤️

[@senorbaviera6266]

McGowan still alive at Wednesday 23. December 2020... legends never die

[@gabrielesolferino2391]

He's gonna live forever!

[@alanmccaffrey7119]

Great from lower Broughton

[@alanmccaffrey7119]

@@gabrielesolferino2391 lower Broughton great

[@alanmccaffrey7119]

We're not here for much longer big business moving in knock what is remaining big flats

[@adeh503]

When they cremate him it'll take three days to put him out

[@TheMimifur]

So much energy and brilliant... I saw the Pogues several times in the 80s and this is as full of life as they were then. What a lovely thing to find this after we have lost Shane

[@paulaoneill2389]

We love you Shane, your legend lives on ❤❤❤❤

[@CharlesStettler-kp4ot]

plus tu écoutes ce morceau...plus il te rentre au fond du coeur..

[@nickklager1638]

Das ist wahr.

[@CharlesStettler-kp4ot]

encore ce soir....( 18 mars 2024 ❤) nationalisme pour toujours...OSONS !! 😊😊

[@MotorcycleMadness-r1y]

This song, this performance would rouse you no matter what nationality you are. Heard it for the first time a week ago , listened 100 times since. RIP Shane.

[@rodneyhone2220]

Such experience to hear from them all good buddy just wanted to check the past so many different types for your pleasure

[@stevejohnman68]

I saw pogues in finsbury park london. 2000 i think, shane appeared to be drunk and staggered about the stage , but when they started playing he somehow morphed in to something beyond incredible! You have to have seen him live to understand.sad day. ❤😢

[@slickrock-p4m]

I know what you mean. Saw them in Las Vegas in 2006, and just the same. Shane the Immortal!

[@josecarlosgonzalez-rojas524]

I was there too...RIP Shane

[@sergelorusso9244]

Toujours le même frisson quand je l'écoute.... merci beaucoup MONSIEUR 😢

[@RobertQuinton]

wow from Newfoundland and Labrador Canada you are the best RIP Shane MacGowan.

[@hohoho4102]

Music like this brings a tear to my eye

[@MoLew-en1yu]

I used to work by the docks in Salford in the 70s. It was a bit rough at that time but I was hooked on the place. I then went to New Zealand in 2018 and was in a bar on the South Island and requested a band to play this. Not sure if it would go down well as it was a young , very diverse crowd. The place absolutely erupted - everyone knew it!! I couldn't have been happier. I love Salford and I love this rendition of the song.

[@41corsair]

No matter where you go in this world this song is loved

[@MaileyMcAslan]

Did you hear him say this is for everybody from Salford?

[@guelmahopkins]

On my last trip to Manchester, I took - I think - two buses to get to Salford just to remember Shane MacGowan, this song, and its author/playwright/committed Socialist ... Can;t call his name now. Well, the Lowry museum is good, great, but it wasn't the Salford I came to love in Shane's singing. G B Hopkins - Texas Up the Iristh!

[@MaileyMcAslan]

@@guelmahopkins Texas ✌️

[@MichaelClear-d7j]

Great comment. Comments like these make the comment section a great place.

[@ShirleyKeenan-cu3jg]

A true person hope fairly tale gets to no 1 for Xmas a classic song may you rest in peace x

[@WhuDB58]

Shane Macgowan is still alive at June 4th, 2021. At this point nothing can beat this man EDIT: unfortunately Shane MacGowan died today aged 65, may he rest in peace.

[@neilc8657]

And I hope nothing will legend

[@patpathoneyhoneypatpat8813]

How lucky are we the “older generation “to appreciate this ? When the young get older so will they!

[@tommyhassan3545]

Macgowan is superlative

[@sharontiernan]

🙏

[@nickames3808]

May God Watch Over Him !

[@tonysmith9809]

absolutely joyeous youngsters today will never know the joy of such simple beautiful musicianship.

[@nenosestan2006]

R.i.p.Mr.Shane. I went through life many times with your songs, be it hard or good times... But with your songs and your voice I always felt calm and peaceful. Where you are now I wish you to give everyone a part of yourself through your songs...with a cigarette and whiskey❤🙏

[@davidbassenghi6547]

L'une des meilleures chansons de tous les temps. Le peuple Irlandais est grand et authentique. Sa joie est communicative. Respect from France !

[@jimlittle948]

Absolutely beautiful - such a voice - the artist at his best after decades of work- you can really hear his life - thanks so much for sharing - such a sad loss for us all

[@corytompson3040]

Nollaig Shona Shane !You are The Best!!codhadh go maith

[@Tinopapillon]

Goosebumps....Till the end. RIP Shane 💫 enjoy singing with the angels💖🕊️💫🙏🏻

[@johntaft112]

I CANNOT get enough of this song and performance. CANNOT! LONG LIVE THE POGUES AND MACGOWAN.

[@Foxybricks]

+John Taft e same

[@Lucybaby666]

Same here, love Shane McGowan and this beautiful song.

[@deniseellis8715]

Absoutley Luv This Tune .. Luv Shane Luv The Whole scene ..Old guy's Dubliners So many playing enjoying every note & every String their playing..🎸🎸🎺🎺 .. Keep Rockin guys ... 🤟🤟👌... 🎼🎼

[@supascouse6358]

Good English song

[@Ghostexstemanaktetor3]

The pogues split up years ago ya tool lol

[@FABIENNATANELIC]

Oh my God, what a wonderfull song !!!!

[@adypurdy3641]

This is even better when your actually born in Salford like me ,must of heard it a 1000 times played live back in the 80s in every pub in Salford .

[@jjcc-w3q]

Love The Pogues. Thank you for all the beautiful, meaningful songs. Such great talent. Can listen to their music all day. Rest in peace Shane McGowan 💜

[@mzuku]

Sung this song a million in times in Manchester in memory of Shane O rest in piece in angel

[@ShaunMartin-t8v]

Legends never die

[@Ryan-py9lj]

RIP Shane, my childhood memories will never leave me.

[@christophegauducheau9027]

I m french and whaow this song is amazing

[@BrendanStewart-i1f]

My mum is from leitrem my dad from Armagh I'm from belfast my wife from ukraian my daughter in law from Wales my kids and grandkids Australians love this song

[@roppa789]

Yeah, Shane was from Kent, England. He too loved the song. Thanks Ewan, you are a largely forgotten talent.

[@russfromdodge]

Born and raised in a coal mining town. This song brings me back home every time I hear it. God Bless The Pogues.

[@robertsmith4519]

Agree absolute classic

[@Rosie777england]

Every time for me too x

[@tommyhassan3545]

When I put this on the duke box in the pub everyone gets up and has a good old dance

[@jaypierce4866]

Brought up surrounded Pits,Slag Heaps,trains belch ot black smoke,loved it ,working class ,no surrender

[@TheZone0]

Me too 3 cement factories around it

[@MrToonfish]

The Clash with Stay Free and The Pogues with Dirty Old town is what my life was when I was young... This is my own "madeleine de Proust" for sure. RIP Shane, we will miss you 4ever.

[@jamesmacoisdealbhaigh9904]

We need to start thinking about what state our kids will leave the earth for Shane MacGowan..

[@simondenny7531]

Best song ever! We love this in our social club and always finish the night with it. Rest in peace Shane ❤❤

[@tonyquinlan7341]

I can't stop listening to Shane since i went to his funeral i am obsessed in a good way RIP SHANE .

[@TheFenian1]

I haven’t heard this in ages, what a performance

[@montalbanocalvo203]

No te olvidaremos shane macgowan, descansa en paz, te has ido pero tus letras siempre llegarán a nuestros corazones y allí en el cielo los ángeles aprenderán a tomar pintas y tu afinaras ese coro. Hasta siempre.❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nicolesiewert4145]

Ich flüchte mich in eine andere Welt....So schön ist das. DANKESCHÖN

[@cathymackenzie6635]

Amazing words and vocals. I could listen to this song/singer forever...

[@frankymorello123]

God bless you Shane🙏🏻

[@foodnerd80]

Mc Gowan still alive at Tuesday the 17th, november 2020

[@dempsey8796]

14 people at least have seen this. Pogues fanbase is suprisingly alive EDIT 75 People

[@jimallen9442]

@@dempsey8796 You better believe it !

[@Steven-on9se]

Yeoo!

[@bluedriver10]

N friday the 20th 2020... Tune

[@BestUserNameUK]

My 53rd birthday!

[@tinadavies2067]

Such a sad loss to this brilliant performance with the pogues dirty old town what an artist hay what a legend we will never forget such an awesome songwriter and singer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@pedropettar4736]

I love you for ever, Shane!

[@onesojourner7514]

Mexican guy here enjoying Irish music....and McGowan's iconic voice. Respect and admiration!

[@whatyalookingatmelikethatf3986]

Enjoy my friend love from ireland 😎

[@onesojourner7514]

@@whatyalookingatmelikethatf3986 Thanks man. All the best to you. From Mexico.

[@stevenritchie9705]

"This is called dirty old town" chills everytime. What a performance. Wishing Shane and the rest of the band a merry Christmas. This song brings back so many memories.

[@costageoref3309]

❤️❤️❤️🍻

[@CARLIN4737]

Reminds me of Swindon?

[@coriwallace4365]

I love this more every time I watch it

[@ljmtv580]

He can still knock a tune out even when hes wasted what a legend

[@iblockpuncheswithmyface1490]

He's had lots of practice. He's hammered pretty much 24/7. Great old tune. Great sounding band.

[@jacquelinekalich3265]

When was he not wasted. The man is a brilliant musician.

[@abigailwolff8334]

He brilliant either way🍀

[@samsquanch1996]

He's wasted 24/7, he needs booze to stay alive, sad really. He definitely is a legend though!

[@KaelWrit]

@@samsquanch1996he's actually sober now, has been for some years now. Never give up.

[@los.proutos]

Music function, and especially irish music, is to make our soul able to fly beyond the words...

[@fredericpoeydomenge6560]

Merci pour tout shane repose en paix

[@JeanChristopheRuizghostgoth77]

It gives me chills in the back every time I listen to this song ! Thank you Shane MacGowan, thank you The Pogues !

[@salerio61]

You don't think it had anything to do with Ewen MacColl then?

[@marylynch951]

.me too

[@francoisauroux854]

La même chose pour un français ! Superbe !

[@steveduncan9256]

​@@salerio61 was thinking the same🤔

[@angelamary9493]

Me too ..

[@geraldfisher5683]

Thanks for the great music Shane. One of there best songs. A unique talent . RIP Shane. Thanks for the memories.

[@jeffratz]

Been covered so many times bt this is the 1

[@MargaretDube-l5i]

Honestly, I could listen to The Pogues all day. Shane, you will never be forgotten.

[@petermacchione7537]

I am crying as I am watching this. I will cry every time I hear this from this day forward the man was and is a timeless legend. God rest his pure soul!! Respect 🫡 ❤🔥

[@Zurzi]

What a performance Shaneo